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Geely has officially unveiled a new city crossover Cityray in Russia

A new front-wheel drive urban crossover called Geely Cityray has officially entered the Russian market. According to the press service of Chinese brand, the novelty will take a place in its lineup between the crossovers Coolray and Atlas. And the dimensions of Geely Cityray (length - 4510 mm...

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Geely has officially unveiled a new city crossover Cityray in Russia​

26.09.24

A new front-wheel drive urban crossover called Geely Cityray has officially entered the Russian market. According to the press service of Chinese brand, the novelty will take a place in its lineup between the crossovers Coolray and Atlas. And the dimensions of Geely Cityray (length - 4510 mm, width - 1865 mm, height - 1650 mm, wheelbase - 2701 mm) allows to refer the car to the segment C-SUV. Ground clearance is equal to 185 mm.

At the start of sales for Russians it will be offered only one variant of the power unit - 1.5-litre petrol turbo engine with an output of 147 hp. It works in tandem with a 7-speed robotized gearbox. This combination allows Cityray to accelerate to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds. The manufacturer claims that fuel consumption in the mixed cycle of this model will be only 6.5 litres per 100 km of travel. In the exterior of Geely Cityray it is worth noting the presence of sporty accents: ascending profile lines, spoiler with integrated brake light, twin exhaust pipes.

At the same time, there is a futuristic grille, and daytime running lights, consisting of 256 LEDs, are located above the grille across the width of the front of the car. The rear LED lights form an accent glowing arc at night. All crossover trims, except the base model, feature a panoramic roof with an auto-close function in case of rain. The crossover gets 18-inch alloy wheels. As for interior accents, it is worth noting a spacious interior with 39 different niches and containers for storing things. The volume of luggage compartment is 571 litres, and when the rear seats are folded, it increases to 1271 litres. The seats are trimmed with fabric and eco-leather, the ceiling is upholstered in black. The multifunctional steering wheel is also covered with eco-leather, and the interior rear-view mirror has an auto-dimming function.

Atmospheric interior lighting allows you to choose from 72 colour options. There are 4 driving modes for the car - Eco ('Economic'), Comfort ('Comfort'), Sport ('Sport') and Smart ('Intelligent'). In this case, Smart assumes a mode in which the car independently adapts to the driver's driving style and selects optimal algorithms of actions depending on the road situation. Prices for the car have not been named yet, and the date of sales start has not been announced, but we already know the configuration and equipment of the novelty. Thus, in the Russian market the novelty will be offered in four versions: Comfort, Luxury, Flagship and Flagship Sport.

 

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The market of used electric cars decreased by 9% in August

According to AUTOSTAT agency, in August 2024 Russian residents bought 1093 used electric cars - it is 8% more than in July (1014 vehicles), but 9% less than a year ago (in August 2023 there were 1204 vehicles). Three brands - Nissan (451 vehicles), Tesla (174 vehicles) and Zeekr (132 vehicles) -...

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The market of used electric cars decreased by 9% in August​

According to AUTOSTAT agency, in August 2024 Russian residents bought 1093 used electric cars - it is 8% more than in July (1014 vehicles), but 9% less than a year ago (in August 2023 there were 1204 vehicles). Three brands - Nissan (451 vehicles), Tesla (174 vehicles) and Zeekr (132 vehicles) - accounted for almost 70% of electric car aftermarket in the last month of summer.

The figures of each of the remaining brands totaled less than 100 vehicles. Among the models, the title of the most popular electric car with mileage in our country is confidently retained by Nissan Leaf, which in August sold 444 vehicles. The volume of purchases of other used cars on electric traction was less than 100 vehicles. At the same time, Tesla Model 3 and Zeekr 001 were also included in the top 3, which showed the same result - 87 vehicles.

At the end of summer, the most used electric cars were bought in Moscow - 177 vehicles. The second place is taken by Krasnodar Territory (94 vehicles), the third place is taken by the Moscow Region (80 vehicles). St. Petersburg and Irkutsk Region (68 and 67 vehicles, respectively) are also in the top 5 regions. As for the results of 8 months of 2024, during this period, Russians bought 7,271 used electric cars. This is 5% more than in January-August last year.

 

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AVTOVAZ will launch new versions of LADA Largus by the end of 2024

On 25 September, AVTOVAZ launched an electric version of LADA Largus station wagon in mass production. This was announced in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta by the company\'s Vice President for Sales and Marketing Dmitry Kostromin. He also explained that we are still talking about a small...

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AVTOVAZ will launch new versions of LADA Largus by the end of 2024​

26.09.24

On 25 September, AVTOVAZ launched an electric version of LADA Largus station wagon in mass production. This was announced in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta by the company's Vice President for Sales and Marketing Dmitry Kostromin. He also explained that we are still talking about a small series of LADA e-Largus. Probably, the whole series will be given for test drives to corporate clients with whom there was a preliminary agreement.

By the end of this year, the carmaker also plans to launch a version of LADA Largus CNG, which fans of the model are already looking forward to. But that's not all. In the fourth quarter of this year, the top manager promised the appearance of a seven-seat and cross version of Largus. In more distant plans - not in 2024 and maybe not even in 2025 - the appearance of Largus is to be updated.

Thus, the facelift of the model is also in the plans of the manufacturer. And all this goes in parallel with the further development of the supplier base for the car. Recall, the production of LADA Largus was moved from Togliatti site to the Izhevsk site. According to Kostromin, more than 10 thousand cars have been produced in Izhevsk, of which 3.5 thousand have been sold. Work continues on replacing the component base and increasing the level of localization of the model.

"We hope that we will be able to reach the sales volumes that we had before", the top manager said. According to AUTOSTAT agency, the best year in the history of LADA Largus family car sales so far was 2014. At that time, almost 60 thousand passenger cars Largus were sold (excluding LCVs based on this model).

 

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The cost of ownership of the most popular model of Changan has become known

Changan CS55 Plus crossover is the best-selling car in the brand\'s lineup, presented in the Russian market. So, according to the agency AUTOSTAT, for 8 months of 2024 its sales in Russia amounted to 25.5 thousand vehicles. And how much money will the owner of this car spend in the process of...

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The cost of ownership of the most popular model of Changan has become known​

Changan CS55 Plus crossover is the best-selling car in the brand's lineup, presented in the Russian market. So, according to the agency AUTOSTAT, for 8 months of 2024 its sales in Russia amounted to 25.5 thousand vehicles. And how much money will the owner of this car spend in the process of operation? We have calculated all expenses with the help of the Cost of Ownership Calculator, developed in the agency AUTOSTAT. Recall that Changan CS55 Plus is offered to buyers with a 1.5-litre petrol turbo engine with an output of 181 hp, which works in tandem with a 7-speed robot.

The drive is front-wheel drive only. Calculations show that for 5 years, the costs of the owner of this model will be a little more than 1.1 million rubles. But this is provided that the mileage for these 5 years will reach 100 thousand kilometres, and the region of operation will be Moscow together with the Moscow region. It is also worth considering the age and length of service of the driver (35 and 10 years respectively). In this case, you will have to spend an average of 18.5 thousand rubles per month. Thus, 1 kilometre of mileage will cost 11.1 rubles. About 40% of the money will be spent on petrol (423.6 thousand for 5 years).

More than a quarter (26%) of the total amount will be spent on car insurance under hull insurance (290.5 thousand), and a sixth part (17%) - on maintenance (187 thousand Rub). The share of each of the remaining cost items (purchase of winter tyres, MTPL, transport tax) will account for less than 10% (up to 100 thousand Rub). It should be noted that the greatest costs for maintenance of the crossover Changan CS55 Plus expect its owner in the first year of operation - about 280 thousand rubles (due to the purchase of a winter set of tyres).

In the remaining 4 years, they will be 200 - 220 thousand rubles. Separately it is worth noting that if the owner does not plan to insure the car under hull insurance, 1 kilometre of mileage of the crossover Changan CS55 Plus will cost 8.2 rubles.

 

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In August, Russians spent almost RUB 450 billion for new cars

According to AUTOSTAT agency, in August 2024, Russian residents spent RUB 449.5 billion for new cars. The agency\'s experts note that this figure is 11% higher than a month ago (RUB 404.4 billion in July 2024) and 31% higher than a year ago (RUB 344.3 billion in August 2023).

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In August, Russians spent almost RUB 450 billion for new cars​

According to AUTOSTAT agency, in August 2024, Russian residents spent RUB 449.5 billion for new cars. The agency's experts note that this figure is 11% higher than a month ago (RUB 404.4 billion in July 2024) and 31% higher than a year ago (RUB 344.3 billion in August 2023).

At the same time, Russians spent more than the August amount only in March of this year - 496 billion rubles. The growth of expenses for the purchase of cars is largely due to their high sales volumes. Recall that in the last month of summer in Russia 148.3 thousand passenger cars were sold, which is the highest figure for the last almost 3.5 years. In addition, the weighted average price of a new car in August this year (after four months) returned to the level of more than 3 million rubles, which also contributed to the growth of the financial capacity of the Russian car market.

If we consider the results of 8 months of this year, during this time more than 3.1 trillion was spent on the purchase of new passenger cars in our country. And this is 80% higher than the result of January - August 2023.

 

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Dealers warned of price rises for used cars

The price rise of used cars of the parallel import segment will start immediately after the introduction of new rules for calculating the utilization fee. This opinion was expressed to the agency AUTOSTAT by Andrey Grishakov, director of the department of used cars of GC AUTODOM and GC...

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Dealers warned of price rises for used cars​

The price rise of used cars of the parallel import segment will start immediately after the introduction of new rules for calculating the utilization fee. This opinion was expressed to the agency AUTOSTAT by Andrey Grishakov, director of the department of used cars of GC AUTODOM and GC AutoSpecCentre.

"As for domestic market cars, price growth will start from the end of September and will reach maximum values within several months. Specific figures of price increase of used cars will depend on many factors, such as monetary policy of the Central Bank, exchange rates, deficit of certain segments, etc.", - comments Andrei Grishakov. In his turn, Roman Titov, Deputy General Director of Avilon AG in the direction of used cars, notes that following the increase in the cost of new cars, as a rule, the prices of cars with used cars also grow.

According to the expert's forecast, in September the demand for cars on both primary and secondary markets will be as high as in August, and from November it will start to decrease. As previously reported by AUTOSTAT agency, used cars in Russia are getting cheaper for the sixth month in a row, and their average price in August fell below the mark of 1.5 million rubles.

 

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Interior of new Chery Tiggo 9 crossover was revealed

Chery company has published an image of the interior of its future flagship novelty - family crossover Tiggo 9. According to the press service of JSC Chery Automobiles Rus, the interior of the car reflects the new design philosophy \'One Step Ahead\'. It will be the basis for subsequent...

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Interior of new Chery Tiggo 9 crossover was revealed​

Chery company has published an image of the interior of its future flagship novelty - family crossover Tiggo 9. According to the press service of JSC Chery Automobiles Rus, the interior of the car reflects the new design philosophy 'One Step Ahead'. It will be the basis for subsequent restyling of Tiggo family cars.

Recall that not so long ago was officially presented the appearance of the new crossover, which is characterized by smooth and aerodynamic contours. At the same time, the design of the front part of the crossover is inspired by the animal world, resembling the brow arches and sharp teeth of the tiger. As for the interior of Tiggo 9, the car has a wide and roomy interior with 7 seats.

On the door panels you can see characteristic lines, which are stretched like silk threads, and on the front panel there is a wood-textured bar. The seats of the new crossover are made of genuine leather, having perforations as well. This improves breathability and provides comfort to the driver and passengers during long journeys.

In addition, the driver's seat with memory and massage function is equipped with electric adjustments in 8 directions and lumbar support in 4 directions. Chery Tiggo 9 has a multimedia system with a 15.6-inch screen with Ultra HD 2560 x 1440 resolution. It allows you to control vehicle functions, navigation and multimedia content, including Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. There's also a 10.3-inch screen on the dashboard.

 

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New details of JAECOO J5 crossover design were revealed

Details about how the new crossover JAECOO J5, which will soon be sold in the Russian market, will look like. According to the press service of brand, the appearance of the car allows you to notice the similarity with the corporate style of JAECOO and its own individuality. Note that earlier the...

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New details of JAECOO J5 crossover design were revealed​

25.09.24

Details about how the new crossover JAECOO J5, which will soon be sold in the Russian market, will look like. According to the press service of brand, the appearance of the car allows you to notice the similarity with the corporate style of JAECOO and its own individuality. Note that earlier the company has already published images of the crossover, but in camouflage.

In the silhouette of the crossover designers have tried to lay simple and natural lines, explaining their idea of striving to connect the exterior of the model with nature, as this car is designed for both everyday life and travelling. Geometric forms of a body are intended to emphasize brutality of the crossover, the radiator grille with wide lamellae should remind of waterfalls flowing from mountains. From behind the car has a complex tiered texture of lanterns.

The contours of the rear end are emphasized by a pronounced line flowing into the side projection of the car and running along the entire body. Integrated in the roof spoiler adds sportiness to the JAECOO J5 appearance. But the technical characteristics of the model are not disclosed yet. At the moment it is only known that the J5 will be launched on the market with different types of power units - on sale will be pure 'electric', and hybrids, and familiar to us petrol engines. Previously, the agency 'AUTOSTAT' has already reported: despite the fact that the car is declared as a crossover, it belongs to the class A0 (its wheelbase is equal to 2620 mm). It is expected that J5 will be equipped with various innovative options, which are rarely found in representatives of this class. More detailed information is promised to us in the 4th quarter of 2024.

Recall that the brand JAECOO (an offshoot of the brand OMODA) entered the Russian market in September 2023 and so far, is represented in the Russian market by two models - J7 and J8. According to AUTOSTAT agency, 16,182 new JAECOO cars were sold in our country in the first eight months of 2024.

 

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Import of cars by individuals from China via Ussuriysk has increased 5 times

The number of cars imported into our country from China by individuals is growing. This trend was noted by Ussuriysk customs officers, having analyzed the statistics of imports that passed through their checkpoints for January - August 2024. It should be reminded that Ussuriysk is the second...

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Import of cars by individuals from China via Ussuriysk has increased 5 times​

The number of cars imported into our country from China by individuals is growing. This trend was noted by Ussuriysk customs officers, having analyzed the statistics of imports that passed through their checkpoints for January - August 2024. It should be reminded that Ussuriysk is the second largest city in Primorsky territory after Vladivostok, where customs services work with an even larger volume of automobile transit (for comparison, in Vladivostok only for 7 months individuals imported 144 thousand cars).

However, in Vladivostok the statistics of eight months have not yet been published and analyzed, but in Ussuriysk they have already calculated that they have registered 6242 cars with the sign 'for personal use' for 8 months of 2024. And it is already 5 times more than for the same period last year. Also, the press service of Ussuriysk customs reported that if earlier mainly individuals imported cars of Chinese brands Changan, Chery, Geely, and cars of Japanese, Korean and European brands were rarely recorded by customs officers at this point (there were only isolated cases), then in August the situation changed dramatically.

Last month, out of 1,611 cars imported by individuals, almost half (800 cars) were cars of non-Chinese brands but manufactured in China.

 

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A record number of Belgee cars was sold in Russia for one week

According to the results of the 38th week of 2024 (from September 16 to 22), 1139 new Belgee cars were sold in our country. According to experts of AUTOSTAT agency, this is a record sale of Belarusian brand for one week. Earlier, the most Belgee cars were sold in the 17th week - 1,042 vehicles...

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A record number of Belgee cars was sold in Russia for one week​

According to the results of the 38th week of 2024 (from September 16 to 22), 1139 new Belgee cars were sold in our country. According to experts of AUTOSTAT agency, this is a record sale of Belarusian brand for one week. Earlier, the most Belgee cars were sold in the 17th week - 1,042 vehicles. It should also be noted that the record sales volume of the brand helped it to rise to the highest position in the brand rating of Russian car market.

According to the results of the last week Belgee took the sixth place, although before it did not rise above the seventh place. The market leader is still the domestic brand LADA, the result of which in the 38th week was 8605 vehicles. It is followed by four Chinese brands - Haval (4,541 vehicles), Geely (3,899 vehicles), Chery (3,866 vehicles) and Changan (2,733 vehicles). At the sixth line, as reported above, Belgee from Belarus (1,139 vehicles). The top 10 includes four more 'Chinese' cars, namely: OMODA (1,010 vehicles), Jetour (921 vehicles), EXEED (827 vehicles) and TANK (749 vehicles).

In total, 36 673 new passenger cars were sold in Russia last week - 14% more than in the 37th week.

 

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Geely Tugella coupe-crossover has left the Russian market

From the official site Geely in Russia Geely Tugella coupe-crossover disappeared. This became known to the experts of agency AUTOSTAT after familiarizing themselves with the data of the relevant monitoring, conducted by the portal \'Price Auto\'. Now on the site of Chinese automaker there are...

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Geely Tugella coupe-crossover has left the Russian market​

From the official site Geely in Russia Geely Tugella coupe-crossover disappeared. This became known to the experts of agency AUTOSTAT after familiarizing themselves with the data of the relevant monitoring, conducted by the portal 'Price Auto'. Now on the site of Chinese automaker there are seven models Geely: crossovers Atlas, Atlas Pro, Coolray, Monjaro, Okavango, as well as sedans Emgrand and Preface. As it can be seen, Tugella coupe-crossover is no longer here, and its deliveries, apparently, have been stopped.

Experts of AUTOSTAT agency connect it with the recent entry of a new Chinese brand KNEWSTAR to our market. In its line-up there is only coupe-crossover 001, which looks very much like Geely Tugella model, having the same technical characteristics.

Recall that Geely Tugella coupe-crossover appeared in the Russian market at the end of 2020. Since then and until August 2024 in our country it was sold, according to the agency AUTOSTAT, 33 778 new such cars. At the same time, the maximum volume of sales came in 2023 – 15 149 vehicles. As for the results of 8 months of this year, during this period sales of Geely Tugella came up to 11 027 vehicles - 20% more than in January - August 2023.

 

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KNEWSTAR 001 coupe-crossover appeared at Russian dealers

The new coupe-crossover KNEWSTAR 001 has started to arrive at Russian dealers. In particular, the novelty appeared in the dealer centre

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KNEWSTAR 001 coupe-crossover appeared at Russian dealers​

24.09.24

The new coupe-crossover KNEWSTAR 001 has started to arrive at Russian dealers. In particular, the novelty appeared in the dealer centre "Pragmatica Vasileostrovsky" in St. Petersburg, where the first cars are presented in Flagship configuration, the company informed AUTOSTAT agency.

"We expect that the demand for KNEWSTAR 001 car will be at the level of interest in Geely Tugella", - said the commercial director of network of dealer centres "Pragmatica", Alexander Shaprinsky. It should be reminded that on the 19th of September it was officially announced about the appearance of a new brand - KNEWSTAR in the Russian market. At the start of sales, it will be represented by only one model - all-wheel drive coupe-crossover KNEWSTAR 001, production of which is established in the Chinese city of Harbin.

The car, which looks very similar to Geely Tugella, will be offered to buyers in three versions - Luxury, Flagship and Flagship Sport. Its price ranges from 3,795,990 to 4,125,990 rubles. In all configurations KNEWSTAR 001 is equipped with all-wheel drive. The crossover has a 2-litre turbo petrol engine, which works in tandem with an 8-speed automatic. In the Luxury and Flagship versions, the power unit output is 200 hp, and in the Flagship Sport version - 238 hp.

 

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In August, Bentley and Lamborghini shared the leadership in the luxury car market

According to AUTOSTAT agency, 50 new Luxury cars were sold in Russia in August 2024 - 32% more than in the same month last year. Experts of the agency note that the most popular brands in this market segment are Bentley and Lamborghini. At the end of summer such cars were sold in the amount of...

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In August, Bentley and Lamborghini shared the leadership in the luxury car market​

According to AUTOSTAT agency, 50 new Luxury cars were sold in Russia in August 2024 - 32% more than in the same month last year. Experts of the agency note that the most popular brands in this market segment are Bentley and Lamborghini. At the end of summer such cars were sold in the amount of 15 vehicles each. Rolls-Royce is also in the three leaders with 12 vehicles. These three brands occupy 84% of the total sales of new 'luxury' cars.

But in the model rating the leadership still belongs to the crossover Lamborghini Urus. In the last summer month, this model sold 14 vehicles. Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan (8 and 7 vehicles, respectively) are also in the top 3.

For 8 months of this year in our country 365 new luxury cars were sold. This is 20% more than in January-August 2023.

 

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Dealers told about high demand for used cars

Growth of sales of used cars in August and preservation of this tendency in September is caused by discussion of the issue of change of the key rate, indexation of the recycling fee scale, as well as by growing deficit of some segments of the market. Andrey Grishakov, director of department of...

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Dealers told about high demand for used cars​

Growth of sales of used cars in August and preservation of this tendency in September is caused by discussion of the issue of change of the key rate, indexation of the recycling fee scale, as well as by growing deficit of some segments of the market. Andrey Grishakov, director of department of used cars of GC 'AUTODOM' and GC "AutoSpecCentre", told about it to AUTOSTAT agency.

"To a lesser extent, the secondary car market will be affected by the increase in the key rate of the Central Bank, taking into account the average cost of the main segment. As for the recycling fee rate, especially for cars from parallel imports, the average cost of segments of which is directly determined by the rate as a component of pricing, it will have a significant impact on the increase in prices and buyer activity in September", comments Andrei Grishakov. According to him, the greatest demand is for cars with mileage aged 3 - 6 years, and this segment, regardless of the absence of the utilization fee coefficient in pricing, will inevitably show an increase in value due to the growing deficit.

The utilization fee will have a strong impact on new cars and cars coming in through parallel imports, and their one-step increase in price will lead to saturation of secondary car market with additional active buyers, which will cause a gradual appreciation of the domestic market segments. After October 1, demand growth will continue, which will directly affect the price of used cars.

"Demand for used cars remains consistently strong in September. We expect it to remain the same in the medium term. Stable high demand is observed for inexpensive cars in the price range from 500 thousand to 1.5 million rubles - LADA, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia. These cars are unpretentious in maintenance, there is a wide choice of spare parts and repair services on the market", says Roman Titov, Deputy General Director of Avilon AG for used cars.

 

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The weighted average price of a new car has returned to the level above RUB 3 million

According to AUTOSTAT agency, the weighted average* price of a new passenger car in August 2024 was RUB 3.03 million. Thus, this indicator returned to the level above 3 million after four months.

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The weighted average price of a new car has returned to the level above RUB 3 million​

According to AUTOSTAT agency, the weighted average* price of a new passenger car in August 2024 was RUB 3.03 million. Thus, this indicator returned to the level above 3 million after four months.

Recall that for the first time in the history of Russian car market, the weighted average price exceeded the 3 million mark in July 2023, reaching 3.002 million rubles. Since then and until April 2024, i.e. for 10 months, it has been consistently above this threshold, reaching its maximum in March (almost 3.4 million rubles). Then the weighted average price began to decline, falling below 3 million in May (about 2.9 million rubles). It was at approximately the same level in June and July, and surpassed it in the last month of summer.

The experts of 'AUTOSTAT' agency explain the growth of the weighted average price in August by the change in the structure of sales of new passenger cars. Thus, the market share of premium cars has slightly increased. In addition, sales of 'Chinese' cars set another record. This is due to the introduction of a new scale of recycling fee from October 1st, which will subsequently lead to an increase in prices. Therefore, buyers are rushing to buy cars before they become more expensive.

* Calculated on the basis of average values of prices recommended by the distributor and sales volumes for each model, taking into account modifications (engine displacement, drive, transmission, body).